How Many People Are Named Katey?
Complete statistics for the name Katey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Katey is a very rare female name, with only 2,301 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 143,444 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 105 births, but it's now declining, maintaining its status as a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 2,359 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Katey Through the Generations
Katey has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1992, reflecting a shift in naming trends. With an estimated 2,301 living individuals in the US, the name is predominantly held by those aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation that embraced it during its heyday. Interestingly, the name's current bearers are evenly distributed across different age groups, suggesting a balanced legacy among older and younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Katey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Katey
How Many People Have the Name Katey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,301 people in the United States currently share the name Katey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 143,444 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Katey a Common or Rare Name?
Katey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Katey Mean?
Katey means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Katey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Katey Most Popular?
The name Katey reached peak popularity in 1992, with 105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Katey?
Approximately 2,301 people named Katey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,359. That works out to roughly 1 in 143,444 Americans.
Is Katey a rare name?
Katey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 143,444 Americans has this name.
What does the name Katey mean?
Katey means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Katey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katey are male and 100% are female.
When was Katey most popular?
Katey peaked in 1992 with 105 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.